Origin
City of Portland, ME
Morning in City of Portland on Wednesday
Local time
6:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Portland, ME to Lubec, ME
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 28m
Distance
231.5 mi
373 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 15m
★
6 AM
5h 29m
8 AM
5h 56m
10 AM
5h 38m
12 PM
5h 36m
3 PM
5h 40m
5 PM
5h 54m
8 PM
5h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Portland, ME
Brett Sayles
Trip Overview
This 231.5-mile journey from Portland, ME, to Lubec, ME, will take approximately 5 hours and 28 minutes of driving time. With a fuel cost estimated at $37, this route is best tackled as a single-day adventure, though you could easily extend it if you prefer a more leisurely pace. You'll primarily navigate via I-295 and US-1, experiencing a mix of highway and local road driving. This trip stays within the Northeast region, offering a consistent New England feel throughout. Consider this a straightforward drive with a clear destination in mind.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
115.8 miles from City of Portland, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 41m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile for this 231.5-mile trip, with 58% of the route being highway. While there's a significant highway portion, much of the drive involves navigating local roads and making turns. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 46.3 miles on I-295, providing a brief opportunity for steady driving before transitioning back to more varied road conditions. This route offers a dynamic driving experience, shifting between faster sections and more intricate local travel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 57 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 295 is the longest continuous segment at about 46.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Welch Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 231.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Welch Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 5 miles (I 295; US 1): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 61 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1 mi into trip
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~3m in
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Welch Street
At end of road, turn left onto Welch Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
5 mi into trip
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~28m in
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I 295; US 1
Merge onto I 295; US 1
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
61 mi into trip
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~1h 31m in
Take the exit toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 113
Toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast
5
61.2 mi into trip
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~1h 31m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
61.3 mi into trip
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~1h 32m in
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ME 3 / Augusta Bypass
Merge onto ME 3 / Augusta Bypass
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from City of Portland, ME to Lubec, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Belfast along the way.
Belfast
61 mi in
|
~1h 31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 46.3 mi | 52m |
| US 1 | 30.6 mi | 45m |
| Route 1 | 25.3 mi | 36m |
| Route 3 | 17.6 mi | 21m |
| Acadia Highway | 13.4 mi | 15m |
| Maine Turnpike | 9.8 mi | 10m |
| County Road | 9.3 mi | 13m |
| Main Street | 8.7 mi | 14m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 46.3 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Portland, ME and Lubec, ME.
1
Start on Seashore Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
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Seashore Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto Seashore Avenue
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
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Seashore Avenue
3
Continue on Whitehead Street
351 ft
·
15 sec
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Whitehead Street
4
Continue on Oakland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
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Oakland Avenue
5
At end of road, turn left onto Welch Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
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Welch Street
6
Continue on Portland - Peaks Island
2.5 mi
·
20 min
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Portland - Peaks Island
7
Continue
187 ft
·
14 sec
8
Turn right onto Maine State Pier
74 ft
·
30 sec
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Maine State Pier
9
Continue on Maine State Pier
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
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Maine State Pier
10
Continue on US 1A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Franklin Street
11
Take the ramp onto US 1A
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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US 1A
12
Merge onto I 295; US 1
46 mi
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52 min
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I 295; US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 95
9.8 mi
·
10 min
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Maine Turnpike
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 113
Toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
16
Merge onto ME 3
2.5 mi
·
3 min
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Augusta Bypass
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9
8.1 mi
·
11 min
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North Belfast Avenue
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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Belfast Road
19
Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9
18 mi
·
21 min
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Route 3
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on ME 3
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Acadia Highway
21
Continue on ME 3
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Belfast Augusta Road West
22
Continue on ME 3
4.8 mi
·
5 min
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Augusta Road
23
Continue on ME 3
4.0 mi
·
4 min
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Belmont Avenue
24
Take the exit onto ME 3
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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ME 3
25
Merge onto US 1; ME 3
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Route 1
26
Continue on US 1; ME 3
2.7 mi
·
4 min
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Searsport Avenue
Use the left lane.
27
Continue on US 1; ME 3
7.0 mi
·
8 min
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West Main Street
28
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; ME 3
6.3 mi
·
7 min
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East Main Street
29
Continue on US 1; ME 3
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 1
30
Continue on US 1; ME 3
508 ft
·
12 sec
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Route 1
31
Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
32
Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Acadia Highway
33
Continue on US 1; ME 3
8.5 mi
·
9 min
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Bucksport Road
34
Continue on US 1; ME 3
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
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West Main Street
35
Turn right onto ME 230
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Water Street
Use the right lane.
36
Turn left onto Foster Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Foster Street
37
Turn right onto US 1; ME 3
0.3 mi
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43 sec
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High Street
38
Turn left onto US 1; ME 3
31 mi
·
45 min
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US 1; ME 3
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
39
Turn right onto US 1A
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
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Bridge Street
40
Continue on US 1A
4.1 mi
·
6 min
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Kennedy Highway
41
Continue on US 1A
3.0 mi
·
4 min
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US Highway 1A
42
Continue on US 1A
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
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Kennedy Highway
43
Continue on US 1
0.5 mi
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47 sec
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Main Street
44
Continue on US 1
14 mi
·
20 min
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Route 1
45
Continue on US 1
3.3 mi
·
4 min
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Harrington Road
46
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Outer Dublin Street
47
Continue on US 1
2.3 mi
·
3 min
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Dublin Street
48
Continue on US 1
4.3 mi
·
6 min
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Main Street
49
Turn slight left onto US 1
3.1 mi
·
4 min
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Main Street
50
Continue on US 1
9.5 mi
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13 min
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Route 1
51
Turn right onto ME 189
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lubec Road
52
Continue on ME 189
9.3 mi
·
13 min
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County Road
53
Continue on ME 189
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
54
Turn right onto ME 189
0.4 mi
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44 sec
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Washington Street
55
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
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Pleasant Street
56
Turn right onto School Street
12 ft
·
0 sec
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School Street
57
Arrive at destination
School Street
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour and 28-minute drive, leaving Portland early in the morning is advisable to maximize your daylight hours in Lubec. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing yourself, but be sure to utilize rest areas on I-295 for breaks. The $37 fuel cost is manageable for a single day, so monitor your fuel levels, especially as you approach the more remote sections closer to Lubec. A key tip is to be prepared for the frequent turns once you transition off the main interstate sections; keeping your navigation active will be helpful.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 115.8 miles from City of Portland, ME, or about 2h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 115.8 miles or 2h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lubec, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving City of Portland, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from City of Portland, ME
This is one driving day of about 231.5 miles and 5h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from City of Portland, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 295 for about 46.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 115.8 mi from City of Portland, ME · 2h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
116 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 115.8 miles from City of Portland, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lubec, ME
The final approach into Lubec, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lubec, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.27 one way
$74.54 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
81 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $41.00 | $82.01 |
| premium | $4.86 | $44.33 | $88.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $51.11 | $102.22 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.59
Maine Turnpike
(9.8 mi)
$0.59
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.5 | 0 | $24.31 | $11.11 |
| Efficient EV | 57.9 | 0 | $20.26 | $9.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 92.6 | 1 | $32.41 | $14.82 |
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lubec, ME
Morning in Lubec on Wednesday
Local time
6:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
46°F
Brunswick, ME
116 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
5h 28m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from City of Portland, ME to Lubec, ME covers 231.5 miles and takes about 5h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, US 1, Route 1. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 115.8 miles from City of Portland, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.27 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 231.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Welch Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 5 miles (I 295; US 1): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 61 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from City of Portland, ME to Lubec, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Belfast along the way.
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